Emotion Tech MicroDelta Rework User manual

ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
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• Target :
Propose a visual assembly instruction guide of the MicroDelta
Rework.
• Designers of the MicroDelta Rework :
eMotion Tech : http://www.emotion-tech.com
Hugo FLYE
Mohamad KOUBAR
Thibault MOREL
• Authors of this document :
eMotion Tech : http://www.emotion-tech.com
Mohamad KOUBAR
Anthony BERNA
Hugo FLYE
• Photographics credits :
Pictures and 3D representations made by eMotion Tech :
http://www.emotion-tech.com
• Sources :
http://reprap.org/wiki/reprap
• Licenses :
MicroDelta Rework : CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
This document : CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Update :
Last update : 05/03/2018
• Links :
You can nd more informations on the following links :
eMotion Tech’s website : http://www.emotion-tech.com
RepRap community : http://reprap.org/wiki/reprap
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INTRODUCTION 2
INTRODUCTION 3
SUMMARY 4
MicroDelta REWORK INTRODUCTION 5
AVAILABLE RESSOURCES LIST 6
AVAILABLE OPTIONS 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8
ASSEMBLY 9
BILL OF MATERIAL 10
A. Metallic parts 10
B. Plastic parts 10
C. Printed parts 11
D. Mechanical parts 11
E. Hardware 11
F. Electronic parts 12
G. Extruder kit 12
H. Hexagon kit 13
I. Other 13
LIST OF NEEDED TOOLS 14
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 15
SLIDERS 16
PRINTHEAD 18
UPPER PLATE 20
LOWER PLATE 24
EXTRUDER 31
CORE 37
FINAL ASSEMBLY 45
PLATE NIVELLING SENSOR ASSEMBLY 63
ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 65
ANNEXE 70
Heated bed 71
LCD screen 80
Plastic support 80
Metal support 87
Wiring 93
Conguration 94
LED Lightning 95
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MICRODELTA REWORK INTRODUCTION
The MicroDelta Rework is developed by eMotion Tech. This new 3D
printer is easy to assemble and to operate without loss of performances.
Data sheet :
DATAS
• Printing surface : Ø150x200mm
• Layer height : [0.1 - 0.4]
• Electronic type : eMotronic (32 bits, 96 MHz)
• Motors : NEMA 17
• Belt type : GT2
• Extrusion Head : Hexagon 0.4
• Dimensions : Height 440mm, Width 250mm, Depth 250mm
• Nominal printing speed : 80mm/s
• Max speed : 200mm/s
• Nominal travel speed : 150mm/s
• Average precision (X,Y) : 100 microns
• Average precision (Z) : 50 microns
• Operating system : Windows, Linux and Mac OS
• Consumable : PLA 1.75mm (or ABS and others plastics with heated
bed option)
• Provided with Repetier-Host pre-congured for µdelta
• Connectivity : USB
• Power supply provided : 24V, 150W
STRUCTURE
• Upper and lower plates made of bended stainless steel
• Machined aluminium core
• 10mm rectied Smooth rods
• Plastic injected sliders
ERGONOMY
Easy to mount : A 3D printer kit with an intuitive assembly
• Simple electronic, no soldering
• Easy wiring and assembly
• Belt adjustment with ergonomic belt tensioners
Easy to calibrate : A simplied software
• Fully software calibration
• Pre-congured open-source software (no rmware upload required,
Repetier Host and Slic3r pre-congured)
Easy to maintain
• Quick height adjustement with the software
• Easy to reload the lament

Documents and guides
User guide
How to use the MicroDelta Rework ?
Under Windows and Linux : Windows / Linux User Guide
Under Mac OS X : MAC OS X User Guide
Other ressource
Conguration les
Path :
MicroDelta Rework > Logiciels-Software > Conguration
3D ressources
Di󰀨erents 3D printed parts are availables for the MicroDelta Rework.
Path :
MicroDelta Rework > Ressources_3D >
IN CASE 0F TROUBLE
Frequently Asked Questions
Path : «Support» section.
Link : Frequently Asked Questions
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In order to upgrade your printer to make its use more pleasant, it is possible to add di󰀨erent elements :
• Heating bed kit up to 110°C
• LCD controller screen to print without a computer
Coming soon :
• Lighting LED designed for the Micro Delta Rework
• Dual extrusion head for bi-color printing
AVAILABLE OPTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructions
The nozzle can reach 270°C, do not touch the nozzle while the printer is
working.
A supervisor is needed when the printer is used with young people.
KEEP PRINTER AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND ANIMALS
Operate in a ventilated room. Plastic vapors e󰀨ets are not known. In
case of use in a closed room, we recommend the use of an extractor fan.
The addition of protections is your own responsibility. Safety can be
improved by :
• An emergency stop button
• Housing protection
• Smoke detector
Electrical safety
The power supply provided is labelled CE. The power supply is protected
against short-circuit and do not need any modication. The MicroDelta
Rework operate at 24V and is not concerned by the low voltage directives.
Further informations
Informations above are not exhaustive.
We used sources of informations that we consider reliable. However, we
cannot guarantee that all these informations are true and complete.
We assume no liability for loses, injuries or damages due to assembly,
transporting, storage or removal of the product.
NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER WORKING WITHOUT
SUPERVISOR.

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BILL OF MATERIALS
A. Metal parts
1 x Core 6 x Ø 8 x 430mm
smooth rod
1 x Lower plate
1 x Upper plate 1 x Cowling
B. Plastic parts
6 x Connecting rod 3 x Slider

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E. Hardware
D. Mechanical parts
12 x Plain
bearing
3 x GT2
Pulley
3 x GT2 belt 12 x Ball joint 1 x thrust roller bearing
AXK5070
2 x Pneut 3 x Idler pulley
623zz kit
6 x M2.5x8 Screw
2 x M2.5x12 Screw
29 x M3x8 Screw
14 x M3x12 Screw
4 x M3x20 Screw
12 x M6x16 Screw
16 x M3 Washer
2 x M3 Knurled nut
1 x M5x12 Knurled screw
10 x 3mm Spacer
C. Printed parts
1 x Hexagon Holder 1 x Hexagon bracket 2 x Fan duct 1 x Board cover 1 x Leveling sensor
holder

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F. Electronic
G. Kit Extruder
1 x eMotronic 3 x Short motor
(34 mm)
3 x endstop
(color connectors)
4 x 3 cm fan
1 x Power supply
1 x Interfacing board
1 x ON/OFF Switch 1 x Reset
button
1 x Extruder
cover
1 x Body
extruder
1 x Mobile
extruder
1 x Knurled
screw M5x12
mm
1 x Driving wheel 1 x 693zz
bearing
1 x Spring
1 x Long motor
(48 mm)
1 x Bed leveling sensor 1 x Core extension cable 1 x USB Cable

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1 x Hexagon hotend 1 x Cartridge heater
100mm
1 x Thermistor 1 x Allen key 3 1 x wrench 4.5
H. Other
12 x Cable clamp 6 x Rubber foot
H. Kit Hexagon (printhead)
1 x PTFE Tube
1 x Silicone cap
3 x Elastic band 1 x Threadlock

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LIST OF NEEDED TOOLS
• Wrench 8; 9; 10.
• A set of allen key
• Cutting pliers
• WD40 (penetrating oil)
• Methylated spirit

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SLIDERS ASSEMBLY
Target : screw the 6 ball joints
(2 per slider) as shown in the
following gures.
Slider
Rod ball
Result
Needed parts :
• 3 x Slider
• 6 x Rod ball
• 12 x Plain bearing
Do not over tighten as this may
damage the thread.
3X*
* : do the same for all sliders.
= add some threadlock to the thread

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Slider
Plain bearing
3X*
Target : insert the plain bearings in their housing as shown below (4 pieces per slider).
Result
* : do the same for all sliders.

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1°) thermistor into the heating block
(fold the thermistor’s cables)
2°) silicon sleeve on to the heating block
3°) heater cartridge into the heating block
4°) grub screw in the heating block
5°) Remove the brass insert (not used)
Caution ! If the thermistor goes out of the hot end,
your printer could be damaged.
PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY
2
34
1
check screw tightening gently

Important: make sure that the red shrink sleeves on the
cartridge cables are properly protecting the metal parts
and preventing short circuits.
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Result
Heating cartridge
Thermistor

UPPER PLATE ASSEMBLY
Upper plate
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Target : mount the pulleys on the upper plate
Needed parts :
• 1 x Upper plate
• 3 x Idler pulley
• 3 x Endstop
• 3 x Ø 3 mm spacer
• 3 x Ø 3 mm washer
• 3 x M3 x 12 mm screw
• 3 x 623zz bearing
• 6 x M2,5 x 8 mm
M3 x 12 mm Screw
Idler pulley
Ø 3 mm washer
623zz bearing
Ø 3 mm spacer
3X